Has your classmate always amazed you at how much they accomplish everyday? What would it be like without staff in SEAS to help you in the machine shop or approach academic problems? You have an opportunity to share your thoughts and nominate someone you believe has impacted SEAS! Please take a look at the different awards and NOMINATE TODAY.

The Society of Women Engineers hosted a networking event with students, alumni and faculty. Students had the opportunity to gain insight from women working in the field and received tips on how to make the most of their engineering education. Many shared their contact info and expanded their network! You can view some images by clicking on the arrow. To get involved in SWE, please email Shayda: shaydas@gwmail.gwu.edu to get connected!!!

On February 21-22, 2014, the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Public Policy Special Interest Group (PolySIG) will host the 2nd Annual NSBE Public Policy Symposium: STEM and Education Advocacy in Washington D.C. This Symposium will provide the opportunity to engage STEM professionals, non-profit leaders, policy makers, educators, and parents. Symposium attendees will work towards program and policy solutions and engage in in-depth discussions on policy issues associated with STEM and Education Advocacy. The NSBE Public Policy SIG is pleased to offer this programming, and we look forward to your attendance at this signature event.

On the same day as the STEM Symposium (February 22) there will be a terror zone summit on Howard University’s campus. It’s a fun event and something you definitely don’t want to miss! You MUST register online here: http://www.nsbe.org/Regions/Region2/Events/Zone-Summits.aspx

More information is on the site as well. Lets get a big representation from GW!!

NSBE National Convention

Right now the regular registration price is $160.00! Space is also limited so get your ticket sooner rather than later!National convention is a great opportunity for everyone to connect with people from NSBEs membership and partners. It brings out over 8,000 attendees each year. Events include a 2-day Career Fair, College/Grad School Fair, Professional Development Workshops, General Sessions, Hospitality Suites, Panel Discussions, and the Annual Golden Torch Awards Ceremony. It’s a great opportunity for EVERYONE, you don’t want to miss out!

We had a GREAT first general body meeting today and we hope to see you in two weeks (Feb 9) for our next meeting! If you missed this one, I have attached the PowerPoint we shared about some of our upcoming events as well as more information about National Convention!

NSBE Weekly Study Sessions

We are now having study sessions every day from 8:00PM to 11:45 PM. If you need a quiet space to do some work with your fellow NSBE fam come and get your study on! They start TODAY!

Monday Marvin Center G09

Tuesday Marvin Center G08

Wednesday Marvin Center G09

Thursday Marvin Center G12

Friday Marvin Center G09

Midnight Breakfast!

This Friday, we will have our first midnight breakfast for the semester! We will be going to iHop for some good eats with good company. Join your NSBE fam!

NSBE National Convention

Right now the regular registration price is $160.00! Space is also limited so get your ticket sooner rather than later! We know that the ticket is a little pricey, but keep in mind that the chapter will be paying for travel expenses as well as hotel expenses. You are getting so much for the $160 and it is totally worth it.National convention is a great opportunity for everyone to connect with people from NSBEs membership and partners. It brings out over 8,000 attendees each year. Events include a 2-day Career Fair, College/Grad School Fair, Professional Development Workshops, General Sessions, Hospitality Suites, Panel Discussions, and the Annual Golden Torch Awards Ceremony. It’s a great opportunity for EVERYONE, you don’t want to miss out!

THIS TUESDAY, January 28th, ALL DAY LONG, we will have our first fundraiser of the semester at Campus Fresh. Tell your friends and come get some food because all the money will make will go toward things we can do for you!